tigra 0 #1 January 31, 2005 I think I feel one coming on and I'm leaving for the Ixtapa boogie Saturday where I hope to skydive AND scuba dive. Does anyone know of a quick cure? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 January 31, 2005 I'm not sure there really is one, other than treating symptoms... ... my kid's pediatrician explained ear infections like this: "We can give them antibiotics and get rid of it in about a week... or, we can let it take it's course and it'll go away in about 7 days...."Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #3 January 31, 2005 Thanks Mike! I'm hoping it will go away on its own- I'd sure hate to haul all my gear down there and not be able to use it. Not that it would be so tragic to spend a week laying on the beach sipping pina coladas! My sinuses never bother me in Mexico and I think this may be sinus related, so I'm crossing my fingers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #4 January 31, 2005 And even if it is an ear infection, you've still got the beach and the pina coladas... Of course, they might cut ya off early if you're weaving around with vertigo... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #5 January 31, 2005 I find the antibiotics help it heal faster. Last one I had was pretty bad and it cleared up completely in about 2-3 days. They gave me some strong antibiotics and some nifty eardrops and it helped alot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 January 31, 2005 Note: I have no medical training. I assume you are talking about an infection of the external ear canal, aka "external otitis"? I've had it several times, usually as a result of getting water in my ears from freshwater rivers or lakes. (It never happened in saltwater). The usual routine was to go to the doctor, who would push a cotton wick in my ear, and prescribe a prescription for Burow's Solution to keep the wick wet a few days. Then I found an over-the-counter variant of Burow's Solution called Domeboro. Since then I've used that on my own with success. It is also a good idea to rinse your ears with rubbing alcohol after being in freshwater rivers or lakes to kill any bacteria you have picked up."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #7 January 31, 2005 Yes, outer ear. Maybe trapped moisture from wearing tight earmuffs out in the frigid weather? Maybe sinus related? When I was a kid, we used to put a little rubbing alcohol or witch hazel in our ears for "swimmer's ear". I may try that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #8 January 31, 2005 QuoteYes, outer ear. Maybe trapped moisture from wearing tight earmuffs out in the frigid weather? Maybe sinus related? When I was a kid, we used to put a little rubbing alcohol or witch hazel in our ears for "swimmer's ear". I may try that! thats what I do and it clears it up... plus it gets rid of any water left in your outer ear, which gets annoying. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #9 February 1, 2005 Can you explain why you think it's an "outer" versus a "middle" or "inner" ear infection? B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion 0 #10 February 1, 2005 Go the the doctor, get the eardrops. Should clear up in a few days. I got an outer ear infection once from using wax earplugs(I lived next to an airport, low flying jets make a lot of noise). It started to involve the ear drum. I could tell, it hurt alot, especially when popping. The drops cleared it right up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #11 February 1, 2005 I got some over the counter drops which seem to be helping. Its really not that bad, I just don't want it to get worse! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #12 February 1, 2005 If you have an outer ear infection, changes in pressure will not be an issue. If you have an inner ear infection, then changes in pressure are not good. Sinus problems are associated with inner ear infections. Moisture in your ear canal are associated with outer ear infections. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 February 1, 2005 Thanks! Its way better today and was more "outer" than inner. I sneeze daily, but that's normal for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rainbo 0 #14 February 1, 2005 You definately do not want to travel to warm climates. This will only cause additional discomfort and posiibly increase the risk of making it worse. The best thing you can do is expose the offending ear to cold wind, if there are small ice crystals inthe air stream it would be much better for you. I suggest that you consider giving me your ticket to travel with Gomie and keep him company while you stay here and shovel my driveway. I would be willing to sacrafice myself for you in this way since you are such a dear friend. Anyway who would really want to spend a week with that guy on a warm beach or skydiving in the buff over the blue Pacific anyway!!! That way you could also pick up your Mole and chocolate from my house. Two birds with one stone, love ya girl.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tigra 0 #15 February 1, 2005 Geez- its so good to have such nice friends looking out for me! Its rough, but this is the sort of things friends do for each other! Love ya right back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Rainbo 0 #14 February 1, 2005 You definately do not want to travel to warm climates. This will only cause additional discomfort and posiibly increase the risk of making it worse. The best thing you can do is expose the offending ear to cold wind, if there are small ice crystals inthe air stream it would be much better for you. I suggest that you consider giving me your ticket to travel with Gomie and keep him company while you stay here and shovel my driveway. I would be willing to sacrafice myself for you in this way since you are such a dear friend. Anyway who would really want to spend a week with that guy on a warm beach or skydiving in the buff over the blue Pacific anyway!!! That way you could also pick up your Mole and chocolate from my house. Two birds with one stone, love ya girl.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #15 February 1, 2005 Geez- its so good to have such nice friends looking out for me! Its rough, but this is the sort of things friends do for each other! Love ya right back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
